NBL Round 15 (Regular Season): Jaguars are defeated by UCU Canons in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#5) and Jaguars (#3). Jaguars were defeated at home 54-59 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. UCU Canons outrebounded Jaguars 51-39 including 36 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Alier Jongroor helped adding 8 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Ian Lubwama with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. UCU Canons (7-4) moved-up to third place, which they share with Kampala R. and Jaguars.
Sixth ranked Victoria C. (6-5) beat at home 10th ranked JKL Dolphins (4-7) by 13 points 66-53, which is the biggest margin this round. It was a quality performance for Cyrus Wobusobozi who led the winners and scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Cedric Alema accounted for 6 points and 12 rebounds. Center Elvis Bwanka came up with 7 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks for JKL Dolphins in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Victoria C. maintains sixth place with 6-5 record. JKL Dolphins lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost.




Victoria C. - JKL Dolphins 66-53

Sixth ranked Victoria C. (6-5) beat at home 10th ranked JKL Dolphins (4-7) by 13 points 66-53, which is the biggest margin this round. Victoria C. forced 21 JKL Dolphins turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. It was a quality performance for Cyrus Wobusobozi who led the winners and scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Cedric Alema accounted for 6 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Center Elvis Bwanka came up with 7 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks and Denis Omara added 10 points respectively for JKL Dolphins in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Victoria C. maintains sixth place with 6-5 record. JKL Dolphins lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Victoria C.: C.Wobusobozi 16+5reb+3ast, B.Minani 15+1reb+3ast, E.Komagum 9+6reb, W.Pirwoth 6+6reb+5ast, C.Nyuot 6+4reb+1ast, C.Alema 6+12reb+2ast
JKL Dolphins: H.Alinaitwe 14+2reb, D.Omara 10+4reb+3ast, N.Yamodo 8+4reb+3ast, E.Bwanka 7+14reb+5ast, K.Mesho 6+9reb+2ast, B.Wobusobozi 4+5reb+1ast

Jaguars - UCU Canons 54-59

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kampala: UCU Canons (#5) and Jaguars (#3). Jaguars were defeated at home 54-59 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. UCU Canons outrebounded Jaguars 51-39 including 36 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for international center Joel Kayira (208-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Alier Jongroor helped adding 8 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Ian Lubwama with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and Were Mark scored 14 points. UCU Canons (7-4) moved-up to third place, which they share with Kampala R. and Jaguars.
Top scorers:
UCU Canons: J.Kayira 19+13reb+2ast, A.Jongroor 8+10reb+1ast, D.Muganzi 6+3reb+1ast, J.Otim 6+5reb+3ast, E.Zachariah 6+6reb, M.Okurut 6+8reb+2ast
Jaguars: I.Lubwama 18+9reb+7ast, W.Mark 14+2reb+1ast, C.Fadhili 6+6reb, E.Adakun 6+1reb+1ast, P.Sifuma 4+11reb+1ast, T.Obde 4+3reb